Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Viper.
The 2013 Dodge Viper, built on the ZD platform, represents a model year situated within a complaint history spanning from 1992 to 2016, a period during which owner complaints ranged from a low of just one in 2001 to a high of twelve in 2002; with only four total owner complaints reported for the 2013 model, it falls well below both that historical average and median, placing it among the more reliable iterations of this vehicle, though the top complaint areas of Electrical System and Air Bags, alongside two recalls, indicate that prospective owners should still monitor those specific systems, as this model year sits toward the lower end of the complaint spectrum within the Viper's extensive production run.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 90 · 590 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05038041AA. Note the factory spark plug is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 05038041AA |
| Engine air filter | 05038070AA |
| Spark plug | 68304015AA discontinued |
| Battery | BBT5F001AA |
| Front wiper blades | 68166572AA alt 68166573AA |
| Thermostat | 05037173AA alt 05037344AA |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Viper of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | GTC Coupe 8.4L V10 | 3.40 sec | 11.50 sec | 645 hp | RWD |
| 2016 | ACR Coupe 8.4L V10 | 3.30 sec | 11.50 sec | 645 hp | RWD |
| 2016 | ACR (track setup) Coupe 8.4L V10 | 3.40 sec | 11.50 sec | 645 hp | RWD |
| 2016 | ACR Coupe 8.4L V10 | 3.50 sec | 11.50 sec | 645 hp | RWD |
| 2016 | ACR Coupe 8.4L V10 | 3.50 sec | 11.60 sec | 645 hp | RWD |
| 2016 | ACR Coupe 8.4L V10 | 3.60 sec | 11.70 sec | 645 hp | RWD |
| 2017 | ACR Extreme Coupe 8.4L V10 | 3.30 sec | 11.50 sec | 645 hp | RWD |
| 2017 | Vooodoo II Special Edition ACR Coupe 8.4L V10 | 3.60 sec | 11.70 sec | 645 hp | RWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque lug nuts to 80-100 ft-lbs.
| Lug Nuts | 80-100 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 207 ft-lbs |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Champion |
| Spark Plug Type | RE10PMC5 |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.050 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 13.0 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.00 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 90 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 590 cca |
Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith) |
| Why | Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module |
| When needed | After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement |
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool |
| Also required | The vehicle's four-digit PIN code |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2013 Viper marks the model's return after a three-year hiatus and shows a dramatic rise in technical service bulletins to 151 — up from 24 in 2010 — a pattern that persists through 2016 at 120–146 TSBs, consistent with a clean-sheet redesign generating elevated dealer-service activity. Complaints remain low at four, matching 2014 and well below the 1996 peak of eight, while recalls hold at two, identical to the flanking 2014 and 2016 model years. The complaint mix for 2013 spans electrical system, air bags, structure, and visibility with no single area exceeding one report, and the data records zero crash or fire complaints. Investigations stay at zero, continuing a trend from 1996 onward. The TSB surge signals typical first-year service refinement rather than a safety signal, and the low complaint and recall counts align with the generation's steady, modest federal profile. For a buyer prioritizing a sorted example of the final Viper generation, 2013 is a reasonable entry point provided all 151 TSBs have been addressed on the specific vehicle.
All 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured October 1, 2012, to February 6, 2014. Moisture may get into the door switch, resulting in the driver or passenger door… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door handle assemblies and top covers, free of charge. The recall began on July 10, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler…
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and… Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the…
Showing 5 of 151 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31-001-25 REV. B | 2025-08-16 | Structure | Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading… |
| 31-001-25 REV. A | 2025-08-14 | Structure | Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading… |
| 31-001-25 | 2025-08-13 | Structure | Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading… |
| 31-001-24 | 2024-07-24 | Structure | "Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading… |
| 9100229 | 2023-09-20 | Suspension | LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the… |
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